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JFZ 8481

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,621 mi
Last recorded142,621 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 8481
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,621 miles

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported main across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm inner edge scrubbed smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer upper bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 19 Mar 2026 142,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported main across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm inner edge scrubbed smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer upper bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 25 Mar 2025 136,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 24 Mar 2025 136,486 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 28 Mar 2024 130,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 27 Mar 2024 130,425 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf/ turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component's have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf/ turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated play to ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted and in a very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component's have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 117,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracked age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,004 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 111,002 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is smooth and cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes in a poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays are fitted obscuring parts of the test

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Mar 2019 100,301 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres inner edges are nearly smooth

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

n/s/r tyre has a nail in inner sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,812 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's inner faces are in a poor condition (3.5.1i)

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,297 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Fail 30 Mar 2015 65,629 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print out due to low emissions

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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JFZ 8481 is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFZ 8481, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JFZ 8481 is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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